First Watch sails in Lake Highlands

First Watch sails in Lake Highlands

By Sara Newberry The name First Watch is inspired by the first shift of the day on a ship, and the goal of the Florida-based chain is to help their customers start their day off right with a delicious and reasonably healthy breakfast. Since the early 80s, First Watch was built on a “customer-first” philosophy, […]

Rangers need to flip the page

By David Mullen The Texas Rangers are a long way from making the cover of Sports Illustrated like the in-state rival Houston Astros did five years ago. The Rangers zig when they should zag, should be getting younger but get older and have a bleak future living in the vicinity of the spry American League […]

From concert to Casa View, it’s all about love

From concert to Casa View, it’s all about love

WOODSTOCK — 50 years LATER By Shari Goldstein Stern Boomers are likely to remember the summer of 1969, when an estimated half a million 1960s music enthusiasts descended on 600-acre farm grounds in Bethel, New York to enjoy the music of some of their favorite artists. A few of those were Joan Baez, Chicago, Three […]

Brown wins coveted title

Brown wins coveted title

By Shelia Huffman Joyce Brown of Flower Mound won the 2019 title of “Ms. Texas Senior America” Saturday afternoon at the Doubletree Galleria in Addison, Texas. Joyce has been a church volunteer for more than 25 years and volunteers at the Homeless Shelter, serving meals and offering words of encouragement to those in need. She […]

Gooey Butter Bars

Gooey Butter Bars

Crust:   1 box French Vanilla cake mix 1/2 cup melted butter 1 egg, beaten Filling: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup melted butter 2 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups powdered sugar Heat oven to 350F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil and […]

Festival promises every genre, every style

Festival promises every genre, every style

WOMEN TEXAS FILM FESTIVAL By John Wildman Women Texas Film Festival (WTxFF), presented by Methodist Dallas Medical Center, today announced the official selections for the fourth year of the critically-acclaimed Dallas-based film festival, which focuses solely on the work of female filmmakers from Aug. 15-18. Returning to the historic Texas Theatre at 231 W. Jefferson […]

‘Hobbs & Shaw’ perfect goofy action-comedy for summer

‘Hobbs & Shaw’ perfect goofy action-comedy for summer

By Chic DiCiccio Look, after eight “Fast and Furious” movies, you know what you’re going to get. There’s going to be unapologetic action, one-liners and a teensy tiny bit of story. It’s the ultimate switch-off-your-brain franchise and peak movie escapism.  “Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” is no different. Except it kind of is. […]

FCT brings new flavor to Lakewood

FCT brings new flavor to Lakewood

By Sara Newberry Full Circle Tavern (FCT) has been open in the Cedars neighborhood since 2013 and has become a neighborhood favorite. I have a feeling they’re looking at the same outcome for their new location in Lakewood Village. Occupying the space once home to the beloved Angelo’s (pour a Chianti out for Angelo’s) and, […]

Artists have common thread

Artists have common thread

By Rebecca Aguilar Rarely do you see an art show highlighting work exclusively by Latinas, but walk into the Latino Cultural Center, and you’re surrounded by large paintings, pottery, mixed media and photography. The art being showcased for the next several weeks is part of “Diez Latinas: One Common Thread.”  Opening night on Friday drew […]